Is Delayed Menstruation A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 20 Jan 2016

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Question : It has been 37 days since my last period and i usually get my period every 33-36 days. I hvae a boy friends but we do not have intercourse like his penis does not go in my vagina hole and when we do full around he wears several plastic baggies. i had the flu the past few days ... how come i have enot gotten my cycle yet?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to stress.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If you have used a protection while having sex then there is no need to worry about pregnancy. The delay in periods can be due to stress and anxiety. You can do a urine test to confirm the same. It is best to wait for a week more and let the periods start on their own.
In case the periods are still delayed then consult your gynecologist and get proper hormonal pills prescribed for a withdrawal bleeding.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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